Walking for hope
Over 70 Southern Ute tribal members, tribal Employees, and community members gathered during the lunch hour on Tuesday, May 17, for the Walk for Hope event in front of the Leonard C. Burch Building to “spread and share hope amongst our youth and community.” This event was a collaboration between the Tribal Information Services, SunUte Community Center, Tribal Services and Tribal Health Department with each department hosting small booths with snacks, mental health resources and information. The event also highlighted a “living board” hosted by the Behavioral Health Division, where participants could write positive affirmations and post them for others to see. Once it kicked off, the walk featured two routes – a shorter route around Tribal Campus for elders – and a longer route that took participants past the KSUT Radio Station and onto the Bear Trail. Participants also purchased lemonade from the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy students — hoping to raise money to sponsor a visit from Southern Ute Poet, Tanaya Winder.